Comparison

Quickness vs GrusHome

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Quickness

Effortlessly add new contacts using voice commands with Siri or through customizable shortcuts. Streamline your contact management by creating entries hands-free, integrating with other apps, and organizing them into groups.

Highlights
  • Hands-free contact creation with Siri
  • Customizable shortcuts for streamlined input
  • Integrates with Reminders and Messages
  • Add contacts to existing or new groups
  • Quickly delete contacts
  • Create custom 'Add Contact' pages
Features
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Quickness uses the power of Siri and the Shortcuts app to let you create new contacts, quickly and efficiently!  CREATE CONTACT HANDS-FREE WITH SIRI • add new contact information by talking to Siri! No need to type anything! • use a custom phrase to trigger shortcut with 'Hey Siri', and speak out the information when prompted • Siri will prompt you with questions about what data you want to add • works great with iPhones, iPads, AirPods and even HomePod. CREATE CONTACT WITH THE SHORTCUTS APP • use Apple’s Shortcuts app to customize input to Quickness shortcuts, and streamline your process • different shortcuts for different "Create Contact" styles • use output from Quickness shortcuts to integrate with other apps • great for automation! INTEGRATE WITH OTHER APPS: • Create contact, and then add a reminder to call the contact in the Reminders app • Create contact, and send a message to contact with your phone number • Create contact with current location as the contact's address NO SETUP REQUIRED: • Works with the Shortcuts app as soon as app is installed See our help website for links to complete shortcuts that you can import into your app. LIST OF SHORTCUTS: • [SHORT] Create Contact with name only • [BASIC] Create Contact with name, and one information (email/phone/address/website) • [DETAILED] Create Contact with name, and add email, phone, address, and/or website • [USE CURRENT LOCATION]: Create Contact with name, and 'current location' passed in from the Shortcuts app (not available for voice-only mode) OTHER QUICKNESS FEATURES: • Create a customizable “Add Contact” page, and include the fields you frequently use • Add new contact to an existing group, or create a new group • Quickly delete contacts from your Contacts list PRIVACY • We don't have any access to your contacts data, or your interactions with Siri.

About

GrusHome

Transform an old smartphone into a Wi-Fi connected security camera. Offers motion detection, two-way audio, and HD video streaming for home monitoring. Optional upgrades provide cloud storage and advanced features.

Highlights
  • Repurposes old phones as security cameras
  • Motion detection with alerts
  • Two-way audio communication
  • HD video streaming (1080p)
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Scheduled recording
  • Secure and private video streaming
Features
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GrusHome is a free app that can convert your Phone into a Wi-Fi connected security camera so that you could simply monitor your house without buying CCTV or IP cameras/systems. This app offers high-quality home monitoring video together with motion detection and alerts that you can use for anything you want to monitor in your home – or anywhere else. It also offers two-way audio, so you can talk to your loved ones. If you upgrade to GrusHome Pro, you will get unlimited cloud storage and advanced detection features. Add GrusHome security sensors to your house and you can build a complete security system. It’s cross-platform, so it doesn’t matter if your phone was not an iPhone. So, if you want to find a security camera for your elderly grandparents, or as a baby monitor, for confirming package delivery or monitoring your house… GrusHome is your best choice. ***KEY FEATURES*** -Easy Set up Simple download GrusHome to the phone and GrusHome Video streamer (GVS) to another phone attach a camera and bingo. No port forwarding, no router configuration. -Live Video Streaming Remote access to the streamer phone any time you want and Stream live video no matter wherever you are. -Motion Detection Motion activated security system can send you real-time app push alerts, SMS notifications. You can also get motion detection images or video clips to keep as evidence. -Two-way Audio Interact with family, pets, delivery man, or deter intruder even while you are away from home. -Camera Sharing Quickly share your camera with family and friends via a QR code or account. When you cancel sharing, the camera will automatically disappear from the list of your friend’s camera list. -HD Video GrusHome provides 1080 Full HD video which keeps images clear after zooming in and videos smooth. Let you see every detail. Scheduled Recording You can specify two intervals each day to automatically start/stop video recording; -Scene Mode Let you control your camera and its sensors in one click by configuring the On/Off state in Home and Away mode. -Cloud Storage Optional cloud recording and storage -back up footage in the cloud with paid plans. All data is stored securely in the Amazon cloud, you are able to easily access, monitor and manage your video from the different device, on demand. -Timeline Playback All videos are connected in series according to chronological order, activity detected by your camera is highlighted on your cloud recording timeline for quick reference. -Secure and Private All video streaming and storage are multi-encrypted in our servers. You can even set the lock pattern for the GrusHome App separately. ***HOW TO SET UP*** 1) Download the video capture app GrusHome Video Streamer(GVS) from App Store and install it onto your Phone. A unique QR code will be assigned to the device after the streamer is launched. 2) Download and install viewer app GrusHome onto another device which you want to use as a viewer. Sign up and log in. 3) Tap "+" in the top-right corner of GrusHome to scan the QR code generated by GrusHome streamer, you are all set to watch the live streaming! ***SUPPORTING*** Email: support@grushome.com Website: www.grushome.com

Screenshots

Quickness4 screens
GrusHome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GrusHome at Free against Quickness's $1.99. GrusHome also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 8 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Quickness's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

GrusHome is free to download; Quickness costs $1.99 up front. GrusHome sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Quickness asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GrusHome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quickness has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quickness ships an update every 8 months, GrusHome every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Quickness versus GrusHome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuicknessGrusHome
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (14 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#190 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerzaal LLCNajing Hemeng Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Quickness

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

GrusHome

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Quickness

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

GrusHome

One-time10
  • First Month Trial$0.99
  • Standard Plan 1 Month$3.99
  • 50 SMS Alerts$3.99
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  • Standard Plan 3 Months$8.99
  • 150 SMS Alerts$9.99
  • 300 SMS Alerts$18.99
  • Standard Plan 12 Months$27.99
  • 500 SMS Alerts$28.99
  • 7 Days Event Recording$71.99
  • 7 Days Continuous Recording 1Y$107.99

Questions

Is Quickness free?
Quickness costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GrusHome free?
GrusHome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Quickness or GrusHome?
GrusHome is rated higher. Quickness averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while GrusHome averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Quickness or GrusHome have ads?
Neither Quickness nor GrusHome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quickness or GrusHome?
Quickness ships an update every 8 months, and GrusHome every 10 days. Most recently, Quickness was updated on September 3, 2026 and GrusHome on June 24, 2026.

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